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May

2019

Scoliosis and Heart Problems

Erika

As we’ve discussed on this blog previously, scoliosis is generally not considered a life-threatening condition. A curved spine can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort (among other complications), but cases where the patient’s very life is at risk are vanishingly few and far between. Leaving out the risk of suicide – see Scoliosis … Read more

Jul

2018

De Novo Scoliosis: What You Need to Know

Erika

As we explained in our blog on the subject, there are two forms of adult degenerative scoliosis. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the condition known as de novo scoliosis. What is de novo scoliosis? De novo scoliosis is a sideways spinal curve that appears in adulthood. The difference between de novo scoliosis … Read more

Apr

2018

40-Degree Scoliosis: Is Surgery the Only Option?

Erika

While even a minor spinal curvature can have a huge impact on an individual’s life, scoliosis tends to be particularly problematic when the curve measures 40 degrees or more. As we’ve explained previously in our guide to Cobb angle measurements, UK medical professionals usually recommend surgery when a scoliosis patient’s spinal curve reaches 40 degrees … Read more

Feb

2018

What is Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways. Everyone’s spine is at least a little curved – nobody has a perfectly straight backbone – but if the angle of the curve measures 10 degrees or more, the patient is said to have scoliosis. Scoliosis affects roughly 3% of the population, and it can contribute … Read more

Sep

2017

Who is Affected by Scoliosis?

Erika

Unfortunately, scoliosis can affect anyone and may occur at any time of life for a variety of different reasons. However, the condition usually develops during adolescence and the majority of sufferers are female. No one has a perfectly straight back – everyone’s spine is a little bit curved, and this causes no problems in most … Read more